Atopic Dermatitis Hospitalization Day 35: Breakfast

Every morning, when the announcement plays at 7:30,

I head to the hospital cafeteria.

Breakfast issubstantial, but not too much.


The standard menu is as shown in the photo above.

Enzyme brown rice,

miso soup with lots of ingredients,

salad,

tofu or natto,

fruit

It's like that.

There are various variations ↓

It's basicallyJapanese food,but there are many people who are

bread loversin the morning, right? To make sure we don't get stressed out by only eating rice,twice a week,



there is a "Bread Day"!It looks like this ↓

You can toast the bread yourself.

By the way, I like mine well-toasted.

I like it toasted to the point of "I went to the beach and forgot my sunscreen" level ♡

I drizzle a little flaxseed oil on it.

It's a healthy oil recommended by the hospital.

They seem to be particular about this bread, too.

It's whole wheat bread made from domestic wheat, with mixed grains.

It's nutritious and delicious!

As an aside,I feel like many people think "bread and gluten are bad for your health."

But I don't think that's the case.




Whole wheat breadornatural yeast bread,or

there are many healthy breads.


The problem is that Japan is full of white, sweet bread.Those kinds of bread contain lots of margarine, sugar,

and additives, so they're basically just sweets.

Bread is bread, but it's about what kind of bread you eat.


Unless you have a gluten allergy,



I think it's fine to eat high-quality bread!
I'm glad this hospital doesn't have a "gluten equals evil" mindset.

On bread days, I feel like everyone is a little excited from the morning.

"It's bread today!" "Panda!"

they say, acting all giddy.

Looking forward to breakfast is the best,isn't it?



The other day, my sister sent me my favorite food.

Okinawan island bananas...!!

There's a rule that we can't eat anything other than what the hospital provides, but

on the condition that they be served to everyone,I was allowed to accept them ↓

Now, do you know

the deliciousness of island bananas?

Don't you dare think they're just regular bananas.

Small and chubby,island bananas are attractive for their

exquisite harmony of acidity and sweetness.

The plump, chewy textureis also irresistible.I offered them, saying, "Please use these for the hospital breakfast!" ↓

That morning, I visited the kitchen and

helped prepare breakfast.

Though, I just helped cut the island bananas and plate them (lol).



Even just that was fun!I've been itching to cook for the past few months.

With a boldness you wouldn't expect from a patient,

I told them, "I'll help again anytime!"

Breakfast was being prepared from before 6 o'clock, and

I was deeply touched by how much effort went into it.

The apple bananas were, as expected,

no, even better than expected,a huge hit!

"I've never eaten a banana like this before!"

"Thank you so much!"

I was told this with a smile by so many people, and

it made me feel so happy.

Sharing happiness is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

With both my heart and body satisfied,

it was a delightful feast to start the morning.